John Robert Rutan Obituary
With heavy hearts, we announce the death of John Robert Rutan of Defuniak Springs, Florida, born in Florala, Alabama, who passed away on August 23, 2024 at the age of 76. Leave a sympathy message to the family on the memorial page of John Robert Rutan to pay them a last tribute.
He was predeceased by: his parents, John Oliver Rutan and Wanda Jean Cochrane; his wife Molly Ann Rutan (Davis); his sisters, Judy Vines and Stephanie McCormick; his brother-in-law Houston McCormick; and his son-in-law Grover Purnell.
He is survived by: his siblings, Sue McCormick and Gary Rutan (Gwen); his children, Marie Purnell and Ralph Spires (Tonya); and his grandchildren, Stephen, Kyle Purnell, Susan Talbott and Ashley Sanderson. He is also survived by nieces and nephews.
